PUBLISHED TWO TIMES PER YEAR, SAD MAG IS an independent publication dedicated to COVERING the stories, art and design of vancouver FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LOCAL, EMERGING creatives.
We strive to provide an accessible platform for early-career writers, photographers, illustrators, graphic designers, musicians, performers, typographers and multimedia to showcase their work.
SAD Mag aspires to the values of inclusivity and diversity. We are dedicated to proactively seeking out and publishing underrepresented voices, including queer folks, people of colour, Indigenous peoples, and contributors of all ages. We welcome contributions from emerging writers and artists, regardless of formal training or previous experience.
SAD Mag is published on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples.
The SAD Magazine Publishing Society is a registered non-profit and completely volunteer-run. We print locally with MET Fine Printers, a carbon-neutral company.
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WHO IS SAD?
THE creative directors
Becca Clarkson, Editor-in-Chief + SAD CAST host | becca@sadmag.ca
Cynthia Tran Vo, Lead Designer | cynthia@sadmag.ca
THE SAD TEAM
Julia Dumbrell, Print Editor | Julia@sadmag.ca
Kiara Okonkwo, Print Editor | Kiara@sadmag.ca
Mary Kelly, Poetry & Prose Editor | Mary@sadmag.ca
Cathy Xu, Web Editor | Cathy@sadmag.ca
Dax Heaven, Web Editor | Dax@sadmag.ca
Lindsey Lloyd, Social Media Manager | Lindsey@sadmag.ca
Marta Gorgopa, Copy-Editor | Marta@sadmag.ca
Adelia Lee, Events Coordinator | Adelia@sadmag.ca
Corbin Pawer, Financial Manager | Corbin@sadmag.ca
Clarissa D’souza, Bookkeeper | Clarissa@sadmag.ca
Nick Valka, Distribution Manager | Nick@sadmag.ca
Deanne Beattie and Brandon Gaukel, Co-Founders
Ad Sales | Advertising@sadmag.ca
Distribution | Distribution@sadmag.ca
Subscriptions | Subscriptions@sadmag.ca
Media Contact | Media@sadmag.ca
THE SAD MAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Altaira Northe, Davida MacBain, Hannah Harlacher, Jessie Nelson, Lisa Tanh, Madeline Barber, Syd Danger, Sylvie Canning
Friends of SAD Mag
CAG • Kroma Acrylics • Make • Mills Basic • Obscurior • Poetry is Dead • Rain City Chronicles • Real Vancouver Writers Series • Remington Gallery • Rethink • The Lab • Untitled (art space) • Metropolitan Fine Printers • Fawkes & Holly • Stocksy • Quietly • Slice of Life
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Donors to the magazine
Madeline Barber • Joelle Barron • Veronica Best • Carling Borne • Rachel Burns • Jowita Bydlowska • Alice Clair • Meredyth Cole • James Giffords • Doreen Janzen • Megan Jenkins • Jane Koo • Sarah Maitland • Tierney Milne • Alanna Munro • Stephanie Orford • Kenneth Ormandy • Paloma Pacheco • Kristin Ramsey • Meaghan Rondeau • Amanda Lee Smith • Lauren Zbarsky • Pascale Laviolette • Sarah Isbister • George Leontowicz • Michelle Cyca • Pam Rounis • Katie Stewart
SUPPORT FOR SAD MAG
We gratefully acknowledge the support provided by the BC Arts Council & the City of Vancouver.
VOLUNTEERING AND INTERNSHIPS
We’re hiring! Check out available positions on our Volunteers page.
While everyone is welcome to apply, we strongly prefer to recruit individuals who are already very familiar with the magazine—so if you hope to get involved on the editorial or design teams, the best method is to contribute to an upcoming issue and let us get to know you.
If you have questions about volunteer roles, please contact the publishing team at hello@sadmag.ca
ADVERTISING & Distribution
We reach more than 10,000 creative professionals interested in art and culture each year through our print publication and event programming. We have prominent community partnerships with organizations including Rain City Chronicles, PechaKucha, Vancouver Art/Book Fair, and more.
Click here to download a rate sheet and information about carrying SAD Mag in your shop. Contact advertising@sadmag.ca with any inquiries.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
SAD Mag is an independent Vancouver publication committed to publishing the work of emerging writers and artists of all ages, regardless of formal training or previous experience. We strive toward inclusivity and diversity across all platforms, including our print publication, website, social media, podcast, and in-person events.
We are dedicated to proactively seeking out and publishing underrepresented voices, including folks of any race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, ability, citizenship, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, same sex partnership, age, marital status, family status, immigration status, receipt of public assistance, history of mental health issues, health status, political affiliation, learning difference, level of literacy, accent, first language, body type, physical appearance and abilities, stature or socio-economic status.
We are proud that women, people of colour, Indigenous people, and members of the queer community are represented across our board and staff, but recognize that there is more work to be done to achieve diversity across all of SAD’s activities. We will continue to re-evaluate how we can do better.
If you have questions or feedback, please contact the publishing team at hello@sadmag.ca